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ROME IN 1843-4. 



Rome ; as Men by a New-Yorker in 1843-4. One rol. 12mo. \ 

 with map, and very handsomely printed. Price 75 cents. ] 



CONTENTS. Saint Peter's the Forum and Coliseum the Capi. 

 tol Churches, images, reliques, and miracles A day among the 

 tombs of Rome The Vatican Christmas at Rome The palace* 

 of Rome Ancient baths and modern fountains A Roman dining- 

 house and cafe" The Velabrum, Ghetto, and Trastevere Car- 

 dinals, monks, beggars, and robbers A promenade on the Pincian 

 Hill Sculptors and painters The modern Romans Appendix 

 How to see Rome The Duomo of Milan. 



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